A good while ago I started a crocheted basket. Rather than use chunky yarn or purchased tshirt yarn, I was eager to try out an idea I’d had.
With the help of a pair of sharp scissors and the ironing board, I cut up an old double quilt cover and matching pillow cases making my own rag yarn.
Working with the largest hook I had, 10mm, I began working on a spiral/circular base. When the base was the desired size I crocheted the next round through the back lips only and then worked the sides evenly.
Fiyero supervising photographs being taken
The other day, I thought the basket might look good with a lid so I set about making a circle slightly bigger than the base and gave it sides like I did for the main basket. In pleased with the result.
Ormskirk now to have a bit of extra space for my yarn stash 🙂
What a great idea. Looks really good too.
Thank you, its nice to extend the life of something that might have been thrown away otherwise.
Why have I never thought of doing things like this? You young people are so clever and innovative! It really ticks all the boxes. Attractive, functional and good for the planet. No wonder Fiyero looks pleased!
What a great idea for up-cycling! Co-incidentally I’m working on a basket at the moment too, using up some old stash yarn. It will also be used to store more yarn in! 🙂
Great idea, I’m loving the orange!!
Thank you 🙂
Its a great basket & idea, I know where my old cover is going now, thanks!
Thank you, I’ve got some more old bedding to cut up now 🙂
Hope you will post your results again!
What width did you cut up the strips Mark? My new hobby seems to have suddenly taken over the sitting room and need somewhere pleasing to the eye to store everything x
Ha ha 🙂 about an inch or so wide worked quite well. I used a 10mm hook to crochet with. Good luck 🙂
Many thanks 🙂 x